Privacy Policy for the Local Advantage

Last updated (11/18/2025)

The Local Advantage (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your data.

By using our website, services, SMS messaging, forms, or advertising services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

A. Information You Provide

• Name

• Business information

• Email address

• Phone number (including mobile numbers)

• Mailing address

• Any information submitted through contact forms, quote requests, or advertising inquiries

B. Automatically Collected Information

• Device information

• Browser type

• IP address

• Pages visited

• Cookies (for functionality and performance only)

We do not collect sensitive personal data.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide our shared postcard advertising services

• Respond to inquiries

• Process orders, billing, and account management

• Improve our website and customer experience

• Send service-related updates

• Send SMS messages when you opt-in

• Support customer service and operational functions

3. SMS/Text Messaging Compliance

We may send SMS messages when you voluntarily opt in.

Required Compliance Statement

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

Text Message Data Handling

Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties, except for aggregators and providers of the Text Message services who enable message delivery.

This includes:

• Your mobile phone number

• Your consent to receive messages

• Any related SMS metadata

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share information only as necessary to operate our business, such as:

• Subcontractors assisting with customer service

• Service providers who support our website, email, SMS, billing, or operations

• Payment processors

• Compliance and legal requirements

We do not sell or provide customer information for advertising or promotional use.

Required Disclaimer

All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties, excluding aggregators and providers of the Text Message services.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies for:

• Site performance

• Basic analytics

• User experience enhancement

You may disable cookies in your browser settings.

6. Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary to:

• Provide services

• Comply with legal obligations

• Resolve disputes

• Maintain business records

SMS opt-in records are kept as required for compliance.

7. Your Choices

You may:

• Opt out of marketing emails at any time

• Opt out of SMS messages by replying STOP

• Request correction or deletion of your information

• Disable cookies in your browser

8. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. No system is 100% secure, but we take data protection seriously.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18.

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. The “Last Updated” date will reflect any changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at:

The Local Advantage
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (912) 670-6715
Website: https://thelocaladvantage.net/privacy-policy